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Lord Chancellor to raise rates by 30% for immigration and asylum controlled work after Duncan Lewis challenge (29 November 2024)
Company welcomes proposed hike in hourly and fixed fees following its judicial review claim Read more...
Court of Appeal Reinforces SSHD's Duty to Secure Medical Assurances in Deportation and Human Rights Cases (29 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis represents RO in a case that reaffirmed the SSHD's duty under Article 3 ECHR to obtain assurances about the availability of medical treatment in deportation and human rights cases. Read more...
Court Grants Interim Relief and Permission to Challenge Unlawful Detention of Modern Slavery Victim (26 November 2024)
The Albanian national, ‘KQN’, who is now a confirmed victim of modern slavery, had been detained under immigration powers since 24 March 2024. Read more...
Deaths in Home Office Accommodation: Duncan Lewis Represents Family in Landmark Inquest (26 November 2024)
The tragic death of a 21-year-old asylum seeker highlights failings and need for reform in UK asylum system. Read more...
Matthew Humphreys Secures Court of Appeal Victory on Misuse of Slip-Rule (25 November 2024)
Matthew Humphreys successfully challenged the misuse of the slip-rule at the Court of Appeal, restoring his client’s original sentence. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Relocation for Afghan Security Analyst and Family (25 November 2024)
Former Afghan military liaison and interpreter, at risk from the Taliban, safely resettled with his family through expert legal representation. Read more...
Section 204A Homelessness Appeal Overturns Council’s Refusal to House Single Parent (22 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis secures a successful challenge against a Council’s decision to refuse accommodation for a client and her children Read more...
Duncan Lewis London Family Team Win two Awards at the Family Law Awards 2024 (21 November 2024)
Our London-based Family Team was honoured with the Family Law Firm of the Year – London award, while FLANC earned the Family Law Innovation of the Year Award. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Welcomes Jenine Abdo as Family and Child Care Director in South Wales (14 November 2024)
As Director of Family and Child Care, Jenine will lead an outstanding team of solicitors and caseworkers dedicated across Swansea and Cardiff Read more...
Meet Newly Qualified Solicitor Nicole Francisco (14 November 2024)
In the video, Nicole reflects on what qualifying means to her and offers valuable advice for current trainee solicitors. Read more...
£85,000 Damages Awarded in Unlawful Detention Case Settlement (14 November 2024)
The case highlights serious errors made by the Home Office and the impact on vulnerable individuals subjected to detention under these circumstances. Read more...
Second Court of Appeal hearing scheduled for December in Crucial Housing Legal Case (13 November 2024)
Are Gas Safety Records, EPCs and How to Rent Guides deemed served on a tenant by post under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978? Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Recognised Among Top 250 UK Law Firms by The Times (7 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors has reaffirmed its standing as one of the nation's premier law firms, cementing its place among the top 250 law firms in the UK. Read more...
Celebrating National Pro Bono Week: The Power of Pro Bono (7 November 2024)
Celebrating Pro Bono Week, Duncan Lewis showcases its commitment to accessible justice, empowering communities and training future lawyers through impactful pro bono work. Read more...
Mother of Sofia Duarte Instructs Duncan Lewis and Calls for Stricter e-Bike Rules after Fatal Fire (7 November 2024)
A mother’s campaign for urgent safety reforms to prevent e-bike battery fires backed by London Fire Brigade. Read more...
New Navigating Family Law Podcast Episode: A Guide to Legal Aid Services and Eligibility Requirements, Out Now! (6 November 2024)
Our hosts discuss the application process for legal aid within family and child care matters. Read more...
In-principle Leave Outside the Immigration Rules protects Afghan family from Taliban Regime (6 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis represented Judge X and his family, who were forced into hiding in Afghanistan due to the role that he played as a Judge prior to the Taliban overthrow of the National Government. Read more...
BIOT Migrants Stranded in Diego Garcia are to be allowed into the UK (5 November 2024)
The Government has long resisted bringing the group to the UK but has finally reconsidered its position, following a Judicial Review brought by Duncan Lewis and others Read more...
Court of Appeal to Rule on Landmark Homelessness Judicial Review Case (5 November 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is set to represent a client in a significant homelessness judicial review case Read more...
Now Available on Demand: Family and Child Care Q&A Session on 1 November 2024 (5 November 2024)
Our Family and Child Care team answer your questions on Child Arrangement Orders Read more...
Find Us at the University of Law Careers Fair tomorrow! (4 November 2024)
Our team will be offering insight into career opportunities at Duncan Lewis Solicitors for students and graduates. Read more...
European Court of Human Rights Rules for Trafficking Victim in Case against Slovakia (28 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis public law team helps achieve unanimous result in BB v Slovakia (Application no. 48587/21) Read more...
A Day in the Life of a Caseworker: Meet Jasmine Carr (24 October 2024)
Watch our YouTube video for an insightful glimpse into what a typical day looks like for a Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
Duncan Lewis Celebrates Top Rankings in the 2025 Chambers & Partners Guide (18 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors named as a Top Ranked Firm in the Chambers & Partners UK Solicitors Guide 2025 Read more...
Charges against Teenage Girl Dropped in Snapchat Indecent Video Case (15 October 2024)
Skilled representations to the CPS by Duncan Lewis’ crime team save girl who unwittingly downloaded indecent video Read more...
European Court of Human Rights: Spanish Authorities’ Ineffective Investigation into Trafficked Minor Violated Her Rights (14 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ public law team’s landmark victory in TV v Spain (Application No. 22512/21) highlights critical lessons for other jurisdictions Read more...
Find our Business Immigration Team at the Birmingham Care Show this week! (8 October 2024)
Join us at Stand F15 at the Care Show, NEC Birmingham, this Wednesday and Thursday! Read more...
Duncan Lewis secure substantial damages for estate and family of deceased client following unlawful detention and deportation (4 October 2024)
AG was tragically killed after they were deported. Read more...
Successful defence of ‘no fault eviction’ claim has wider ramifications for landlords and for British Gas (4 October 2024)
The ruling Could provide greater protections for tenants against S21 evictions Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Crowned Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500 UK 2025 (3 October 2024)
Duncan Lewis celebrates top results in The Legal 500 UK Solicitors Directory 2025 Read more...
High Court Rules in Favour of Master's Student Asylum Seeker in Challenge Against Forced Relocation (27 September 2024)
Home Office tried to relocate student from Norwich to Walsall at short notice without properly considering his personal circumstances Read more...
Lord Chancellor Commits to November Decision on Legal Aid Rate Increase for Immigration and Asylum in response to claim brought by Duncan Lewis (27 September 2024)
The Lord Chancellor has recognised the urgency of the issues in the claim supported by evidence from across the immigration legal aid sector. Read more...
FLANC wins Innovation Award at the Resolution Awards 2024 (20 September 2024)
FLANC recognised for their groundbreaking campaign to make the family justice system more inclusive and accessible for neurodivergent individuals Read more...
Emergency Freezing Injunction Protects Brothers’ Inheritance in High Stakes Family Estate Legal Dispute (17 September 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Contentious Probate team assists two brothers with UK and US cross border dispute. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ Team Arrives on Diego Garcia for Landmark Hearing (17 September 2024)
Legal Team Fights for the Release of Clients Held in Unlawful Detention for Nearly Three Read more...
Supporting Grenfell Tower Fire Survivors: Our Commitment to Justice and Accountability (5 September 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors stands proud to help the voices of those affected by the tragedy be heard Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ London Family Team Named as a Finalist at the Family Law Awards (29 August 2024)
Our London-based Family team has been shortlisted for Family Law Firm of the Year at the LexisNexis Family Law Awards Read more...
Live Family and Child Care Q&A Session on 29th August (23 August 2024)
Join our Family Law team for a live Q&A session on August 29th Read more...
Court of Appeal upholds bail for Diego Garcia Asylum Seekers Amid Alarming Welfare Concerns (21 August 2024)
The British Indian Ocean Territory Court of Appeal has upheld the decision to grant bail to 47 asylum seekers who have been stranded on Diego Garcia, a joint US-UK military base, for nearly three years Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Court of Protection Team to Participate in Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk (16 August 2024)
Our Court of Protection team will be participating in the Alzheimer’s Society Memory Walk in Leeds on September 28, 2024. Read more...
Talat Manir Selected as Finalist for Yorkshire Legal Awards 2024 (15 August 2024)
Congratulations to Solicitor Talat Manir on her shortlisting for the 2024 Yorkshire Legal Awards Read more...
Significant damages secured for client in false imprisonment claim against the Home Office (9 August 2024)
Pardeep Somel successfully secured £70,000 in damages for her client who was unlawfully detained by the Home Office Read more...
Permanent accommodation secured for client following successful homelessness challenge (7 August 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Housing team successfully secured an offer of permanent accommodation for homeless client Read more...
Successful homelessness challenge for client facing unsuitable housing conditions (6 August 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Housing team successfully assisted a homeless client facing overcrowding and unsuitable housing conditions Read more...
Goodman v Walker: Football, Air Conditioning, and AstroTurf (2 August 2024)
Exploring the Intricacies of Family Law in High-Profile Cases Read more...
A Day in The Life of a Caseworker: Meet Conor Lamb (1 August 2024)
Watch our YouTube video for an insightful glimpse into what a typical day looks like for a Caseworker at Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
New Navigating Family Law Podcast Episode: Understanding Prenups and Postnups in Divorce - out now! (31 July 2024)
Dive into the intricacies of prenuptial and postnuptial Agreements with our family law experts Read more...
Life-Changing Injuries Following a Funfair Ride Malfunction (31 July 2024)
Duncan Lewis is representing a client who was hospitalised after she was ejected from a funfair ride Read more...
Government to Reconsider Unlawful Trafficking Policy Following Duncan Lewis Challenge (30 July 2024)
Judicial argued that the denial of leave to remain for trafficking victims was unlawful Read more...
High Court to hear challenge against FCDO’s delay in relocating a Tamil refugee stranded on Diego Garcia (26 July 2024)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors is representing a Tamil refugee in a legal challenge against the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Litigation Team Recovers £150k Loan in Complex Family Case (25 July 2024)
Settlement reached in relation to financial interest in matrimonial home claim despite lack of evidence Read more...
New “No Walls” Podcast Episode Focusing on Climate Justice and Migration Out Now (25 July 2024)
Jessica Simor KC and Yumna Kamel discuss key issues including a landmark human rights case Read more...
UK Government Exploring Options to Bring Asylum Seekers Detained in Diego Garcia to the UK (23 July 2024)
The BIOT Commissioner has made formal requests to the UK government to bring “the most vulnerable asylum seekers” to the UK. Read more...
Home Office agrees to consider asylum claims for everyone in Rwanda cohort (23 July 2024)
Asylum seekers designated for removal to Rwanda will get their claims assessed in the UK, following a judicial review and subsequent settlement. Read more...
Permission for Homelessness Judicial Review Granted by Court of Appeal (22 July 2024)
Legal challenge to council’s refusal to accept new homelessness application for disabled client to be heard this year Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Court of Appeal Victory in EU Settlement Scheme Case (19 July 2024)
Refusal of pre-settled status for Duncan Lewis client breached the Withdrawal Agreement Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for Falsely Imprisoned Client (16 July 2024)
Duncan Lewis successfully secured compensation for a client in Pakistan after the Home Office conceded ahead of trial Read more...
Duncan Lewis Swiftly Secures Release of Long-Term Immigration Detainee (15 July 2024)
Client Freed within Two Days of Judicial Review Filing After a Year in Detention Read more...
FLANC Named as Finalists for Three Resolution Awards (12 July 2024)
Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2024 Resolution Awards Read more...
Lawyers ask Foreign Secretary to Intervene in Diplomatic Row with US over Diego Garcia (11 July 2024)
David Lammy urged to consider asylum seekers left in limbo after Supreme Court hearing planned for this week blocked by US Read more...
Out Now: “This is Housing” podcast explores defending tenants in possession lists with Daniel Bacon (10 July 2024)
Join the podcast team as they explore the challenges tenants face in the court possession lists Read more...
Clinical Negligence Team Wins Settlement for mother and daughter from NHS Trust (9 July 2024)
Client instructed Duncan Lewis over failures in relation to hospital treatment of mother with Marfan syndrome Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Significant Damages for Unlawfully Detained Client (9 July 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Immigration team secured £34,000 for a client who was unlawfully detained by the Home Office Read more...
Toufique Hossain Wins Outstanding Achievement Award at the LALYs 2024 (8 July 2024)
Public Law Director Toufique Hossain wins top prize at the LALY Awards 2024 Read more...
New Episode of Duncan Lewis’ Family Law Podcast Focusing on FGM Out Now! (1 July 2024)
Strategies to increase awareness and understanding of this crucial issue examined with an expert from Coventry Haven Women’s Aid. Read more...
Suitable Accommodation Secured for Non-Binary Person Fleeing Russia (28 June 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ immigration team successfully challenges Home Office dispersal to unsuitable Essex address Read more...
Demi Arnold Joins Leeds Court of Protection Team as a Newly Qualified Solicitor (24 June 2024)
Demi Arnold has accepted a role as a Newly Qualified Solicitor in Duncan Lewis’ Court of Protection team in Leeds Read more...
Seeking Access to Justice in a Legal Black Hole (20 June 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Crime Team Discuss Defending Refugees on Diego Garcia (article/video) Read more...
Duncan Lewis Client Granted Permission to Challenge a Section 94 Certificate (17 June 2024)
An Upper Tribunal Judge has granted a client, represented by Duncan Lewis, permission to challenge a Section 94 certificate Read more...
George Macquisten’s journey from Caseworker to Newly Qualified Solicitor (13 June 2024)
George Macquisten has accepted a role as a Newly Qualified Solicitor within our Public Law department following the successful completion of his training contract Read more...
Permission Granted for Judicial Review Against S94 Certificate (13 June 2024)
A Deputy High Court Judge has granted permission to challenge a Section 94 certificate, citing concerns over the Secretary of State's legal approach Read more...
Jane Wilson Promoted To Director of Family and Child Care in Newcastle (6 June 2024)
Duncan Lewis is pleased to announce that Jane Wilson has been promoted to Director of Family and Child Care Read more...
Forced Marriage: A Hidden Crime - Family Law Podcast Episode 4 – Out Now! (5 June 2024)
Legal protections and other issues explored in episode 4 Duncan Lewis’ Navigating Family Law Read more...
Duncan Lewis Challenges Unlawful Trafficking Policy on Behalf of Multiple Clients (3 June 2024)
Home Office unlawfully refuses stay for trafficking victims assessed as needing mental health therapy, our clients argue. Read more...
Government’s Illegal Migration Act Linked to Asylum Seeker’s Suicide, Says Public Law Director (28 May 2024)
Toufique Hossain tells Liberty Investigates about the impact of Home Office failures on Vulnerable Asylum Seekers Read more...
Congratulations to Angelique Hu on Qualifying as an Immigration Solicitor (23 May 2024)
We are pleased to announce that Angelique Hu has accepted a role as a Newly Qualified Solicitor within our Immigration department following the recent completion of her training contract. Read more...
Rupinder Jagdev to speak at ‘Intermediaries in the Family Court’ seminar following significant judgement in West Northamptonshire Council v KA [2024] (23 May 2024)
Family and Child Care Director Rupinder Jagdev will be a featured panellist at the upcoming ‘Post Lieven J: Intermediaries in the Family Court’ seminar hosted by Communicourt. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for a British National Unjustly Detained by the Home Office (22 May 2024)
Client was held for 9 days, questioned relentlessly, called a liar and refused entry Read more...
Bahar Ata and Nicholas Hughes Named as Finalists for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2024 (20 May 2024)
Congratulations to Director Bahar Ata and Solicitor Nicholas Hughes on their shortlisting’s for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2024 Read more...
Out Now: “This is Housing” Podcast joined by Special Guest to Examine the Renters Reform Bill (15 May 2024)
In the latest episode of This Is Housing, Duncan Lewis’ Housing team explores the Government’s proposed The Renters (Reform) Bill with Housing Barrister Annabel Health of 4- 5 Gray's Inn Square Chambers. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Promotes Sophie Rayment to Director of Family and Child Care (8 May 2024)
Duncan Lewis is delighted to announce that child care specialist Sophie Rayment has been promoted to Director of Family & Child Care Read more...
Tamil Asylum Seekers Granted Bail on British Indian Ocean Territory (8 May 2024)
BIOT Commissioner’s Attempt to Stay Bail Order Unsuccessful Read more...
Court of Appeal makes findings in significant homelessness case (3 May 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ housing department represented the Respondent in this significant Court of Appeal case. Read more...
Successful Representation for Asian Family in Police Assault Case Gains Media Attention (1 May 2024)
BBC, Telegraph, and Bracknell News highlight Duncan Lewis’ action against Thames Valley Police officer Read more...
Court of Appeals Permits Second Appeal in Crucial Housing Legal Case (29 April 2024)
Are Gas Safety Records, EPCs and How to Rent Guides deemed served on a tenant by post under Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978? Read more...
Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community celebrates its first conference at Slaughter & May (26 April 2024)
FLANC celebrates milestone with its inaugural conference, 'Promoting Access to Justice for Neurodivergent Children and Adults in the Family Justice System’ Read more...
Happening Tomorrow: Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community to Host its First Conference at Slaughter & May. (23 April 2024)
‘Promoting Access to Justice for Neurodivergent Children and Adults in the Family Justice System Conference’ will be hosted by FLANC at Slaughter & May this Wednesday Read more...
New “No Walls” Podcast Episode Focussing on the Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan Out Now! (18 April 2024)
Waging Peace directors and Guardian reporter Mark Townsend join legal director Toufique Hossain Read more...
Housing Director Dianne Cowie appointed Co-Chair of Housing Law Practitioners Association (HLPA) (17 April 2024)
Congratulations to Dianne Cowie on her appointment Co-Chair of Housing Law Practitioners Association Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Significant Settlement in UK GDPR Claim Against the Disclosure and Barring Service (16 April 2024)
Ida Kingstedt from Duncan Lewis’ Actions Against Public Authorities team has achieved a substantial settlement in a case involving a breach of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Read more...
Congratulations to Sophie Burchett on a Well-deserved Promotion to Director of Child Care and Family Mediation (15 April 2024)
Sophie takes charge of a small family law team across our Luton, Milton Keynes and our Birmingham offices Read more...
Duncan Lewis Housing Director joins the Roundtable YouTube Discussion on the European Housing Crisis (9 April 2024)
Watch Manjinder Kaur Atwal discuss the implications of soaring property prices for European societies Read more...
New Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker Visas Take Effect (5 April 2024)
Increased salary thresholds and new visa restrictions explained by our business immigration team Read more...
New "This is Housing" Podcast Episode Examines Landlord Tenant Relations, with Marks Out of Tenancy (26 March 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ property law team is joined by the founders of the landlord and letting agent rating platform Read more...
Duncan Lewis Gender Pay Gap Reporting for 2023 (25 March 2024)
Further decrease in our gender pay gap recorded, which remains below the industry average Read more...
Afghan Children Stranded in Kabul Can Challenge Decisions Affecting their Right to Join Mother in UK (21 March 2024)
Upper tribunal allows challenge in significant case brought by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Read more...
Biometric Residence Permits to Go Digital: How to prove your immigration status from January 1 (20 March 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ Business Immigration team explain the latest updates to the visa system Read more...
Our Family Law Team Examines Domestic Violence in the Latest Episode of its Podcast (20 March 2024)
MK Act charity Chief Executive Sure Burke joins the team for Breaking the Silence and Understanding Domestic Violence - out now Read more...
Family Law Advice for the Neurodivergent Community to Host its First Conference at Slaughter & May (19 March 2024)
Recently launched Family Law Advise for the Neurodivergent Community, an initiative co-founded by Alia Lewis, will host its first event at Slaughter & May Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Crowned Law Firm of the Year 2024 at the LexisNexis Awards (15 March 2024)
Prestigious accolade is testament to the commitment of our entire team to delivering exceptional legal services Read more...
New Episode of the No Walls Podcast Featuring Human Rights Defender Helen Duffy, Out Now! (15 March 2024)
The podcast hosts discuss the challenges of working within international human rights litigation Read more...
Police Officer Sacked for Assault on Asian Father and his Autistic Son after Case Brought by Duncan Lewis (13 March 2024)
“We would not have got him” without family’s bravery standards department says, as people urged to report officer misconduct Read more...
Permission Granted for Judicial Review in Relation to Student Asylum Seeker's Forced Relocation (12 March 2024)
Court accepts legal challenge issued by Duncan Lewis Solicitors, which argued the client’s ‘exceptional circumstances’ were ignored Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Celebrates Three Prestigious Wins at the Modern Law Awards 2024 (8 March 2024)
Duncan Lewis proudly accepted Outstanding Case of the Year, Pro-bono Team of the Year and Lawyer of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2024. Read more...
Successful Action by Duncan Lewis Solicitors Secures Safety for Afghan Family Hunted by the Taliban (8 March 2024)
Director James Packer successfully challenged multiple decisions to refuse his Afghan client’s ARAP application Read more...
Duncan Lewis Settles £150,000 Claim Against East London NHS Trust in Tragic Suicide Case (7 March 2024)
Solicitor Courtney Smith represented family inquest after Crisis Team failed to accept a referral to the service Read more...
Duncan Lewis Family Law Director Alia Lewis Heads Specialist Family and Child Care Law Team for Neurodivergent Clients (6 March 2024)
Transforming Legal Aid Family Law Representation for Autistic people and those with other neurodivergent conditions, including ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and Tourette Syndrome Read more...
Duncan Lewis Client Granted Final Hearing Permission, Challenging Asylum-Seeker Accommodation at RAF Wethersfield (29 February 2024)
There has been a ‘complete failure’ by the Home Office to apply its policy, so we are delighted with the High Court’s decision, says Solicitor Shalini Patel Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors successfully challenges flawed age assessment process for vulnerable asylum seeker, citing procedural unfairness (28 February 2024)
Public law team secures interim relief and fresh age assessment for Sudanese client Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Welcomes a Trio of New Directors to the Team (23 February 2024)
Two highly experienced solicitors join our highly respected housing and civil litigation teams. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Criminal Law Team Delivers Remarkable Result for Client in ‘Dirty’ Cash Trial (21 February 2024)
‘Eloquent’ solicitor persuades judge to depart from sentencing guidelines in multi-million ‘Hawaladar’ case Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors launches new podcast: Navigating Family Law (21 February 2024)
The First episode, Split Decisions: Understanding Finances and Mediation during Divorce, is available now Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Damages for Client as Home Office Settles GDPR Case (16 February 2024)
Client sought damages arising from the contended unlawful transfer of his personal data to Afghanistan Read more...
Special Bonus Episode of This Is Housing Legal Podcast Out Now! (16 February 2024)
Duncan Lewis’ property law team examine Churchill vs. Merthyr Tydfil, a case sprouting from a Japanese knotweed complaint Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures £40,000 in damages for Trafficking Victim who was Unlawfully Detained (9 February 2024)
Albanian national was detained for 10 months despite being re-trafficked and wrongfully convicted Read more...
Duncan Lewis Facilitates Successful Relocation of Afghan Interpreter to the UK (7 February 2024)
Legal Advocacy of Duncan Lewis Solicitor Jamie Bell and Caseworker Mia Forton Proves Instrumental under ARAP Read more...
Home Office Admits Unlawfully Detaining Person with Severe Mental Illness After Legal Claim (6 February 2024)
Home Secretary concedes Article 3 ECHR breach after Duncan Lewis challenge on behalf of client Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Right to Challenge Home Office Certification Decision for Asylum Seeker (2 February 2024)
Public law team overcomes vigorous bid to have case dismissed Read more...
Unravelling Deception: Duncan Lewis' Secures Victory in a High-Stakes Fraud Case (31 January 2024)
Litigation Team Achieves Successful £800k Fraud Judgment for Client Read more...
Duncan Lewis Selected as a Finalist for the Law Firm of the Year at LexisNexis Legal Awards (17 January 2024)
Judges acknowledge our exceptional performance and innovative practices with shortlisting Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Now Offers Family Mediation but What is it and how Does it Work? (10 January 2024)
Family law director Sophie Burchett explains How mediation can resolve breakup challenges Read more...
Duncan Lewis case highlights inexcusable delays in ARAP system (8 January 2024)
YY v Ministry of Defence raises questions about the suitability of the Bureaucratic Delays and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Read more...
Duncan Lewis case highlights inexcusable delays in ARAP system (5 January 2024)
YY v Ministry of Defence raises questions about the suitability of the Bureaucratic Delays and Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Read more...
Public Order Disqualification Policy Revised by Home Secretary After Duncan Lewis Challenge (19 December 2023)
SSHD Updates Trafficking Policy in Victory for Modern Slavery Victim Support Read more...
Home Office makes significant concession following strategic legal challenge to detention policies. (15 December 2023)
Duncan Lewis’ claimant contended that his detention was unlawful on four grounds Read more...
Duncan Lewis Director Emine Mehmet Highly Commended at LawWorks Pro Bono Awards 2023 (11 December 2023)
Emine's dedication to helping others recognised in Best Contribution by an Individual category Read more...
Judicial Review into Home Secretary’s GPS Surveillance of Migrants as a Bail Condition Begins Today (5 December 2023)
Duncan Lewis represented claimants challenge intrusive electronic monitoring regime in the High Court Read more...
Duncan Lewis Clients Prevail as Home Secretary Admits Harmondsworth IRC Evacuation Human Rights and Equality Breaches (30 November 2023)
Duncan Lewis clients faced immense suffering due to Home Office’s reckless handling of catastrophic power failure last November Read more...
Duncan Lewis Warmly Welcomes our New Civil Litigation Director Sunil Patel (24 November 2023)
Sunil brings a wealth of legal expertise in corporate and personal insolvency matters Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Emine Mehmet Shortlisted for 2023 LawWorks Pro Bono Award (22 November 2023)
Family and Child Care Director up for Best Contribution by an Individual Gong Read more...
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Rwanda Policy Unlawful (15 November 2023)
Decision to uphold Court of Appeal’s conclusion that Rwanda is not safe place to send asylum seekers is a victory for the rule of law, says Duncan Lewis' legal team. Read more...
Duncan Lewis secures £35,000 damages award from Home Office for Albanian trafficking victim (14 November 2023)
Law firm gets justice for client unfairly held in custody for seven months Read more...
Duncan Lewis Secures Rare Victory with Right to Challenge Albanian Client’s Certification and Detention (9 November 2023)
Landmark Decision Allows Appeals against Home Office’s Routine 'Unfounded' Certification in Blood Feud Claims Read more...
Duncan Lewis Once Again Voted One of the UK’s Top 250 Law by the Times Newspaper (26 October 2023)
Company cements position as one the UK's elite law firms for exceptional advocacy Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors to challenge the segregation of asylum seekers at Wethersfield Airbase (26 October 2023)
Public law team instructed by Care4Calais in relation to the detention of 200 people in Essex Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Shalini Patel wins Reducing Vulnerabilities Award at the 2023 Anti-Slavery Day Awards (23 October 2023)
Awards recognise solicitor's remarkable contribution toward combating modern slavery and human trafficking Read more...
Duncan Lewis Celebrates Exceptional Achievements in the 2024 Chambers and Partners Guide! (19 October 2023)
Law firm hailed "completely amazing" and ranked highly across seven key practice areas Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Crowned Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500 UK Directory 2024 Edition (4 October 2023)
Firm retains position as one of the country's leading law firms, with family and childcare and social housing practice ranked Top Tier Read more...
Clinical Negligence Team Shortlisted at the Personal Injury Awards 2023 (3 October 2023)
Expert team in the running for Clinical Negligence Team of the Year Award Read more...
Judicial Review Permission Granted in High Court Challenge Relating to Former Afghan FCDO Interpreter’s Family Members (26 September 2023)
Application concerns Secretary of State's refusal to endorse family resettlement application Read more...
Asylum seekers stranded on Diego Garcia win challenge against return to Sri Lanka (25 September 2023)
Decision to overhaul the system in Diego Garcia for determining asylum claims and withdraw unlawful decisions welcomed by Duncan Lewis legal team Read more...
Duncan Lewis Clinical Negligence Team Obtains Significant Damages for Client after NHS Treatment Failures (22 September 2023)
Medics incorrectly diagnose and fail to treat teenager’s compartment syndrome Read more...
Brook House Inquiry Report Highlights Racism, Abuse and Inhuman Treatment of Immigration Removal Centre Detainees (19 September 2023)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors represents six former detainees and whistleblower who helped bring the scandal to light Read more...
Duncan Lewis Director Ravi Mahey Awarded as Community Champion at the Resolution Awards London 2023 (19 September 2023)
Family law solicitor recognised for her unwavering commitment to ensuring equal access to expert legal services for all Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Highly Commended at the Family Law Awards 2023 (15 September 2023)
We are delighted to reveal the Duncan Lewis has been Highly Commended at the Family Law Awards 2023. Read more...
Duncan Lewis shortlisted for the Excellence in Legal Services gong at the Signature Awards London 2023 (15 September 2023)
Judges recognise our company-wide dedication to client care and upholding the rule of law Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitor joins the Board of Trustees at Every Child Protected Against Trafficking (ECPAT UK) (13 September 2023)
Ahmed Aydeed's commitment to supporting young trafficking victims to bolster children's charity and its work fighting to protect children from trafficking and exploitation Read more...
Duncan Lewis remembers Solicitor Anita Bains (12 September 2023)
It is with deep sadness that we report the recent death of our employee, Anita Bains. Anita passed away on 3rd September 2023 at just 38 years. Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitor Secures £50,000 in Damages for Workplace Injury Claimant (11 September 2023)
Personal injury expert Nazir Mirza successful in excavation hole fall claim Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Sheroy Zaq Shortlisted at the British Legal Awards 2023 (1 September 2023)
Public Law Solicitor Sheroy Zaq Shortlisted for the Rising Star Private Practice Award in the 2023 British Legal Awards Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Business Immigration Team Expands Scope to Include Vehicle Seizure Cases. (29 August 2023)
Duncan Lewis Solicitors' Business Immigration team will now specialise in vehicle seizures. The decision follows a successful outcome involving the return of a lorry that had been seized by UK Border Forces (UKFB), whom initially refused to return the vehicle. Read more...
Jury finds that prison staff failures contributed to Portsmouth steel erector’s death (2 August 2023)
Duncan Lewis achieves successful verdict after two week inquest into death at HMP Exeter Read more...
Old Bailey victory for Duncan Lewis client wrongly charged with drugs offences (28 July 2023)
Justice finally served for client after three-year legal battle Read more...
Congratulations to Alisha Kwokori, Tasnima Rahman, Laila Ali and Ezzatullah Zamani on their training contracts (26 July 2023)
Duncan Lewis looks forward to following the progress of its new trainee solicitors Read more...
Manjinder Kaur Atwal listed in the Top 10 Solicitors Transforming Social Housing Landscape for UK-wide Tenants by the Business Today (18 July 2023)
Duncan Lewis director praised for proficiency and making critical contributions to housing cases that ensure justice for tenants Read more...
Duncan Lewis director Alia Lewis wins Children’s Rights Award at the LALYs 2023 (13 July 2023)
Judges recognise child care director's campaigning on neurodiversity issues with top award Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors maintains its equality, diversity & inclusion prominence with annual diversity data submission (12 July 2023)
72% of our workforce identify as female and 55% Asian and from minority ethnic groups Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors welcomes new family law director Mandeep Kaur Benning (10 July 2023)
Mandeep joins our highly regarded City of London family team Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Nationwide Growth Continues With New Office in Nottingham (7 July 2023)
Nottingham team offers both private and public funded (legal aid) services in over 14 key practice areas Read more...
Duncan Lewis’ Sophie Lucas named Times Lawyer of the Week after Rwanda result (6 July 2023)
Public law solicitor interviewed following landmark Court of Appeal ruling Read more...
Congratulations to Julie McNamara on her Well-deserved Promotion to Director of Family and Child Care (4 July 2023)
"I'm thrilled to have been promoted and certain my experience will assist in driving the growth of the private family department at Duncan Lewis." Read more...
Court of Appeal Rules Rwanda Policy Unlawful (29 June 2023)
"The Secretary of State for the Home Department is not above the law," says Duncan Lewis' Sophie Lucas Read more...
SSHD withdraws new evidential test for ‘Reasonable Grounds’ decisions in Modern Slavery Statutory Guidance (28 June 2023)
"Incredible win for Duncan Lewis clients and other trafficking survivors who would have otherwise received negative RG decisions as a result of the policy." Read more...
Ravi Kaur Mahey shortlisted for Resolution Award (27 June 2023)
Duncan Lewis childcare director up for Community Champion gong Read more...
Duncan Lewis Congratulates Amanda Willmore on Promotion to Director of Family Law (14 June 2023)
Amanda steps up to new role after less than one year with the firm Read more...
Secretary of State concedes public order disqualification decision for the second time (9 June 2023)
Duncan Lewis issues judicial review against the Secretary of State’s Public Order Disqualification Policy Read more...
Family of woman, 90, handcuffed and covered with spit hood instruct Duncan Lewis in action against police (1 June 2023)
'Heavy-handed' treatment of Dementia sufferer probed by The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Read more...
Interim relief granted in Duncan Lewis legal challenge over new statutory guidance on Modern Slavery. (17 May 2023)
Duncan Lewis client brings judicial review claim challenging the Home Secretary’s new Modern Slavery Guidance with interim relief granted by the High Court Read more...
The Duncan Lewis team’s incredible array of charity work earns top award shortlisting (16 May 2023)
Company in contention in the Charities and Philanthropy category at Modern law Private Client Awards 2023 Read more...
“I’m proud to lead a team of formidable criminal lawyers’ says new crime director Sunjay Versani (5 May 2023)
Sunjay discusses his new role and the draw of criminal law in our latest video Read more...
Sri Lankan asylum seekers stranded in Diego Garcia win right to legal aid (5 May 2023)
Ten Sri-Lankans win their judicial review claim in the Supreme Court in a judgment handed down today Read more...
The Duncan Lewis team’s incredible array of charity work earns top award shortlisting (28 April 2023)
Company in contention in the Charities and Philanthropy category at Modern law Private Client Awards 2023 Read more...
Duncan Lewis clients bring judicial review claim challenging their Group 2 status (27 April 2023)
Underlying Home Office policies are inconsistent with the Refugee Convention, our clients say Read more...
Krina Parmar appointed as a magistrate and joins Family Law Awards judging panel (26 April 2023)
Duncan Lewis family and childcare law director “excited” by new opportunities for 2023 Read more...
Homelessness appeal allowed on behalf of Duncan Lewis housing team client (13 April 2023)
“Great outcome for client”, as judge allows appeal on three grounds against local council Read more...
Former Gurkhas among Duncan Lewis clients facing cruel removal by Home Office (5 April 2023)
Six brave former security workers evacuated to UK subjected to ‘inhumane treatment’ by UK Government Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors Announces Gender Pay-Gap Reporting for 2022 (4 April 2023)
Gender pay gap statistics for employees at Duncan Lewis for 2022 Read more...
Congratulations to housing solicitor Daniel Bacon on the publication of his highly-anticipated Court Duty book. (3 April 2023)
The book features a comprehensive breakdown of the defences available encountered on Court Duty in common possession proceedings Read more...
Permission to Apply for Judicial Review Granted for Duncan Lewis Challenge to GPS tracking by the Home Office (31 March 2023)
Legal challenge to the 24/7 GPS tracking of migrants as a condition of their immigration bail gets permission to apply for JR on all grounds argued Read more...
Home Office backs down over trafficking victim’s support after legal challenge (31 March 2023)
The Government withdraws a decision to deny support to Duncan Lewis client on the day of hearing Read more...
Home Office Introduces New Policy Guidance on Personal Data Handling after Conceding Challenge to Trafficking Victim (29 March 2023)
Claimant's actions lead to a substantial outcome for themselves and fellow survivors of trafficking Read more...
Duncan Lewis Highly Commended in Two Categories at the LexisNexis Awards 2023 (28 March 2023)
Judges acknowledge fantastic work with Law Firm of the Year and Halsbury Rule of Law nods Read more...
Duncan Lewis client with autism to challenge Home Secretary over immigration detention failures (24 March 2023)
Client was indirectly discriminated against by failure to screen him for disabilities, court will hear Read more...
Duncan Lewis Shortlisted for Diversity Award at the Modern Claims Awards 2023 (24 March 2023)
Judges acknowledge our commitment to inclusion and giving people a voice Read more...
Home Office amends Modern Slavery Guidance after Duncan Lewis challenge (15 March 2023)
Changes to unpublished Government policy to assist trafficking victims and their right to accommodation Read more...
Permission to appeal granted in Rwanda litigation (14 March 2023)
Duncan Lewis will argue that the Home Office failed to properly investigate serious risks involved in removing asylum seekers to Rwanda Read more...
UK gun laws need urgent reform to protect the public, Plymouth shooting coroner says (10 March 2023)
Duncan Lewis instructed inquest expected to force urgent reform of existing laws following latest report Read more...
Commercial Litigation team obtains $6.5m judgment in complex cross-border dispute (10 March 2023)
Judgment handed down at the Commercial Court after the client instructed Duncan Lewis to recover an unpaid loan Read more...
New edition of the No Walls podcast released to mark International Women’s Day (8 March 2023)
Women Against Rape Joint Coordinator interviewed in the first of two podcasts focussing on inspiring women Read more...
“What Does International Women’s Day Mean to You?” (8 March 2023)
Watch members of Duncan Lewis team discuss the importance of IWD and how we can all #embraceequity in our latest video Read more...
Duncan Lewis crowned Law Firm of the Year at the Modern Law Awards 2023 (3 March 2023)
Public law caseworker Manini Menon also scoops Paralegal of the Year, making it a fantastic night for the whole firm Read more...
Duncan Lewis welcomes returning childcare director Mindy Chall Mehat and key members of her team (28 February 2023)
“It’s the right time to return. It is a great company to work for and has a fantastic team,” says Mindy Chall Mehat. Read more...
“Catastrophic failings” in the gun licensing system led to the mass shooting in Plymouth, inquest jury finds (22 February 2023)
Duncan Lewis instructed in inquest whose findings are expected to lead to sweeping gun law changes Read more...
Duncan Lewis Highly Commended at the Signature Awards in Birmingham (13 February 2023)
Judges recognise dedication to excellence in legal services with prestigious award Read more...
Duncan Lewis up for three gongs at the Signature awards tonight (10 February 2023)
Best of luck to everyone representing the company in Birmingham tonight Read more...
The No Walls podcast returns with a look at 2022’s biggest successes (6 February 2023)
The public law team spotlights Manston, the pushbacks policy challenge and more Read more...
Duncan Lewis opens new branch for actions against public authorities and inquests in Newcastle (1 February 2023)
Courtney Smith welcomes first clients to new office today (February 1) Read more...
Appeal granted in challenge to lack of face-to-face legal representation at Derwentside (27 January 2023)
Duncan Lewis Solicitor remains 'concerned' that vulnerable women continue to be detained at the centre despite the legal aid desert nearby Read more...
Duncan Lewis Now Offers Specialist Advice in High Net Divorce Matters (26 January 2023)
Our highly skilled team is here to advise you all areas of separation in a sensitive and supportive fashion Read more...
Duncan Lewis shortlisted for Firm of the Year, Diversity and Inclusion and Paralegal of the Year honours at the Modern law awards 2023. (25 January 2023)
The company is delighted that the awards judges have recognised our efforts to uphold the rule of law with three shortlistings this year Read more...
Epic battle sees Duncan Lewis transform future prospects for vulnerable asylum seeker (24 January 2023)
Client now a recognised victim of trafficking and recognised refugee, who has settled his false imprisonment compensation claim for £89,500 Read more...
Duncan Lewis shortlisted in three categories at the LexisNexis awards 2023, including Firm of the Year (24 January 2023)
Company also up for the Case of the Year and the Halsbury Rule of Law awards on March 23 Read more...
Duncan Lewis Solicitors instructed by Davison family for Plymouth Shooting Inquest (17 January 2023)
Family asks for media enquiries in respect of the six week inquest in Exeter to be directed to Duncan Lewis Read more...
Manston Processing Facility False Imprisonment Challenge Underway (13 January 2023)
Former detainees should contact Duncan Lewis to find out if they are entitled to compensation for false imprisonment Read more...
Duncan Lewis Pays Tribute to Jonathan Knight (11 January 2023)
His exemplary legal knowledge and devotion to his clients will be sorely missed Read more...